88runnertx

Any suggestions for a system to store my camper in the garage? I'm not an engineer or a boy scout but I can follow directions and do simple carpentry/sheetrock...

My '88's never had the top off. As much as I'd like to keep the factory seal in place the weather is too nice right now and I want to break in the convertible.

Has anyone had experience with this brand camper hoist? I found it on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/CAMPER-SHELL-PIC...cm dZViewItem

It appears that they are supplying the straps, ceiling hardware and pulleys for $130. Is there are better or more inexpensive way to do this that is documented online?

http://cgi.ebay.com/CAMPER-SHELL-PIC...QQcmdZViewItem

Thanks in advance!

4Crawler

iTrader: (3)

Here is how I store my top:
http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/4R_TechI...tml#TopStorage

CyMoN

I used two 3 inch wide ratchet straps ran one through the front slider windows
and after I got it up about3 inches then I fed the other one under the gap on the back about 6 inches from the back of the hardtop.

hope what I said makes sense if not I will retype it later

88runnertx

I've got some pretty good examples to work from. I will have to locate the joists in the ceiling of my garage to implement this type of system since the garage is finished with sheetrock but I think this will work.

May have to wait until spring. An artic blast just blew into Texas this week cooling off the area too much for a convertible. Either way I appreciate the suggestions and will be posting some pics of my vehicle soon.

thanks!

88runnertx

BTW, I read the string about your flip. I suppose they didn't total the runner or did you buy it back?

CyMoN

they totaled it out and I bought it back for 300$ and I have been rebuilding it very slowly one part at a time not that I have a pick up I can take my time on body work lucky for me there was not that much but I am still looking for a free hard top close by me